Professor of Finance and Law
Mihir Desai's academic publications have appeared in leading economics, finance, and law journals. His work has emphasized the appropriate design of tax policy in a globalized setting, the links between corporate governance and taxation, and the internal capital markets of multinational firms. His research has been cited in The Economist, BusinessWeek, The New York Times, and several other publications.
(w/ M. Egawa) HBS Case 205-030.
This case explores the use of EVA--economic value added--methodology at Asahi Glass. EVA is among the changes initiated by the CEO aimed at transforming Asahi Glass from a traditional Japanese company to a global firm.
Read More(w/ K. Luchs, C. Pham and J. Stevens) HBS Case 204-110.
How should the debt of sovereign countries be restructured when countries approach default? Anne O. Krueger of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is proposing a new approach to sovereign defaults: the Sovereign Debt Restructuring Mechanism (SDRM).
Read More(w/ R. Reisen de Pinho, M. Veblen and K. Luchs) HBS Case 204-043.
The Brazilian oil company, Petrobras, is evaluating the acquisition of an Argentine oil company, the Perez Companc Group (Pecom).
Read More(w/ M. Veblen) HBS Case 204-037.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is responsible for the country's monetary policy, and its decisions are intended to support the country's overall strategy for sustainable economic growth with price stability
Read More(w/ A. Dave, K. Luchs, M. Raga-Frances and M. Veblen) Harvard Business School Background Note 204-022.
This case describes the varied instruments that have evolved to facilitate investments in foreign corporations, emphasizing American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and cross-border listings.
Read More(w/ B. Villalonga and M. Veblen) HBS Case 204-081.
Helps students understand the principles underlying competition and antitrust policy in the context of the proposed GE-Honeywell merger.
Read More(w/ J. Stevens) HBS Case 204-019.
The Global Conservation Fund is an international nonprofit organization with a $100 million endowment and an exclusive focus on land preservation.
Read More(w/ P. Notarnicola and M. Veblen) HBS Case 204-033.
A team of private equity investors must value the leveraged buyout of a Yellow Pages business that operated in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
Read More(w/ M. Veblen) HBS Case 204-029.
The CFO of this infant nutritional products company must choose among competing financing offers.
Read More(w/ M. Veblen) HBS Cases 204-031 & 204-025.
The CFO of General Motors' joint venture in Shanghai, Shanghai General Motors (SGM), wants to refinance almost $900 million of project finance it raised to begin operations.
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Mihir Desai's academic publications have appeared in leading economics, finance, and law journals. His work has emphasized the appropriate design of tax policy in a globalized setting, the links between corporate governance and taxation, and the internal capital markets of multinational firms. His research has been cited in The Economist, BusinessWeek, The New York Times, and several other publications.
Mizuho Financial Group Professor of Finance, Harvard Business School, Professor of Law, Harvard Law School